School’s Off
Drop-In Days

At Kids’ Work

For the 2025-2026 school year, we are offering care for students when their school is closed! Programming mirrors all the things you love about Kids’ Work, from safe and engaging classrooms to provided meals! What a great way for your child to have fun when their school is closed!

HOURS: 8am–5pm

AGES: CHILDREN 3–8 YEARS OLD

COST: $170 per day

AVAILABLE DAYS OF CARE:

October 27
November 24, 25, 26
December 22, 23
January 2, 5
February 17
March 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
June 5
Inclement Weather Drop-In Days

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Quality childcare, engaging activities
All meals and snacks
Special events

CHOOSE THE DAYS YOU NEED CARE!

A Beautiful Location Creates Adventures & Convenience

Located south of the California and Addison intersection, we sit cozily along the Chicago River. Not only does your child love exploring the lovely riverside walking path, you also enjoy an onsite private parking lot, making pick-up and drop-off seamless.

High-Quality Organic Meals & Snacks Daily

Your camper enjoys freshly prepared meals and snacks daily from our catering company, Healthy Organic Kids. A high-quality meal plan exposes campers to a variety of tastes and textures, helping them to develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Safety Is Always the Number One Priority

All staffers hold CPR certification and have up-to-date first aid training. Each camp group carries an emergency first aid kit, and a nurse consultant provides regular training on the correct use and application of action plans, rescue inhalers, and EpiPens.

Intimate Group Sizes for Ample One-on-One Time

Smaller-than-typical group sizes provide your camper with plenty of individualized attention, support, and interaction. Your child’s teachers get to know their personalities, interests, and needs to provide the best summer camp experience.

Consistent, Qualified Staff Ensure Your Child's Positive Experience

Highly qualified staff guide your child’s fun, engaging learning and enrichment activities. Your camper is surrounded by a consistent group of creative, energetic, and loving educators who become trusted adults in your little one’s circle.

Since we are private center and serve a high risk population of infants and children who are not of the age to vaccinate against many communicable diseases, we strictly follow the DCFS requirements for the DHS Health form to indicate that all students and staff have received the immunizations required by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Therefore we are not able to make an exemption on vaccine requirements for our students.

All students (including international students) are required to be seen by a doctor in the state of Illinois and have the DHS Health Form be completed by a doctor licensed in the state of Illinois.

Questions Parents Ask About Our Drop-In Care Program

What drop-in care options does Kids' Work offer?

During the school year, Kids’ Work offers scheduled drop-in care days that families can book as needed. The center is open from 8am to 5pm with flexible drop-off and pick-up. Families are required to provide a copy of their child’s immunization records upon application.

What does a drop-in care day look like at Kids' Work?

Drop-in days include a full day of structured activities and play. Children start with open-ended exploration and an organic breakfast, then move into curriculum activities and sensory play. Time in the indoor play area and playground is included, followed by lunch, a rest period, and an afternoon of art, movement, and outdoor time.